New expansion of WITTE Automotive Bulgaria gives a strong impetus to industrial development in Ruse

On July 5, 2025 (Saturday), at 10:30 a.m., the official opening ceremony of the second expansion of the plant of "WITTE Automotive Bulgaria" EOOD - a leading manufacturer of locking systems for the automotive industry and one of the largest industrial companies in the region - will take place.

The event will be held on the territory of Industrial Park Ruse (19 Industrial Park Street) and will mark an important investment step for the development of the company and the region. The new production building is located on an area of nearly 25,000 sq m, on three levels, and is connected to the existing base by three overpasses - two cargo and one two-story pedestrian bridge.

The ceremony will be attended by high-ranking guests, including: Mr. Doncho Barbalov - Deputy Minister of Economy, Mr. Moritz Seiler - Head of the Economic Department at the Embassy of Germany, Mr. Pencho Milkov - Mayor of Ruse Municipality, Mr. Rainer Goelz - Executive Director of WITTE Automotive GmbH, Germany, as well as representatives of the central and local authorities, the management of the WITTE Group and business partners from the country and abroad.

Guests will have the opportunity to tour the new production area, watch technology demonstrations, and meet the engineering and production team. The musical program includes performances by vocalist Victoria Vinalieva from the band "Chetno", students from the National Institute of Music "Prof. Veselin Stoyanov" and the bagpipe ensemble "Dunavski gaidi".

After the official part, at 1:00 p.m., an Open Day will be held for the general public, professionals and future employees. Visitors will be able to explore the modern office area, the break areas, as well as learn about the working conditions and career opportunities in the company.

The company, which started operations in Ruse in 2008, recorded a turnover of over 204 million euros in 2024, and with the new expansion, it is expected to reach 250 million euros by 2027. In addition to economic growth, the expansion will lead to the creation of over 300 new jobs, establishing "WITTE Automotive Bulgaria" as a key employer and investor in the region.

The Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes this development as a clear sign of the long-term industrial potential of Ruse and expresses its readiness to support future initiatives by WITTE and other companies in the region.